- Amass technical competence in fundamental research techniques used in the field
- Gain a foundational understanding of bioethical issues related to the field of neuroscience—for example the ethics of neuroimaging and brain privacy, neurotechnology safety, cognitive enhancement and potential avenues for pharmacological manipulation
- Learn about and how to communicate your experience and understanding of neuroscience research and/or literature and its relevance to society
- Learn how to critically assess local and global current events related to neuroscience
- Find out about career and post-graduate opportunities prior to graduation
Curriculum
There are 71 credits within the neuroscience curriculum. The program requires sophomore standing and completion of a number of prerequisites with a minimum 3.0 GPA. View neuroscience curriculum
Honors Requirement (Optional)
At least three credits and Senior Seminar (minimum of four credits)*
- NEU XXX Directed Independent Research (one to three credits)
- NEU XXX Directed Independent Study (one to three credits)
*Honors status may be associated with membership in the national Neuroscience Honor Society, Nu Rho Psi.
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